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Bill SkarsgardSwedish actor and model
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Biography of Bill Skarsgård
Early Life and FamilyBill Istvan Günther Skarsgård was born on August 9, 1990, in Vällingby, a suburb of Stockholm, Sweden. He comes from the well-known Skarsgård family, as his father is Stellan Skarsgård, a renowned Swedish actor, and his mother is My Sonja Marie Agnes. Bill has six siblings, two of whom are his full brothers, and one sister. Growing up, Bill spent his childhood traveling as his father often took his sons on his acting assignments. This exposed him to various cultures and people, making him open-minded and free from prejudice and conventional thinking.
Early Acting Career
Bill made his acting debut at a young age, appearing in the Swedish thriller "Järngänget" in 2000, alongside his older brother Alexander Skarsgård. He continued to take on various roles in short films and TV series, including "Hemlock Grove" and "Pappa polis". In 2010, Bill gained recognition for his role in the adventure film "Arn: The Kingdom at Road's End", where he acted alongside another brother, Gustaf Skarsgård. He reprised his character in the mini-series "Arn" the same year. Bill also received critical acclaim for his role in the drama "Behind Blue Skies" in 2010, where he played a teenager caught up in a scandal.
Rise to Fame
Bill's breakthrough role came in 2011 when he starred in the drama "Simon and the Oaks" and was nominated for the prestigious "Golden Beetle" award in Sweden. In 2012, he received the "Shooting Stars Award" at the Berlin International Film Festival. Bill's international recognition grew after his portrayal of Roman Godfrey in the TV series "Hemlock Grove". He also found success in modeling and was featured in the magazine "Hero".
Recent Projects
In recent years, Bill has appeared in several international films, including "Anna Karenina" in 2012, "The Divergent Series: Allegiant" in 2016, and "Atomic Blonde" in 2017. However, his most notable role to date is as the terrifying clown Pennywise in the horror film "It" (2017), based on Stephen King's novel. Bill's portrayal of Pennywise received critical acclaim and further solidified his status as a rising star in Hollywood. He is set to reprise the role in the sequel, "It: Chapter Two", scheduled for release in 2019.
Personal Life
Bill Skarsgård has been in a relationship with Swedish actress Alida Morberg since late 2015. He was previously linked to Clara Girell. There were rumors that Bill fathered a child with actress Alexis Knapp, but it was later revealed that the child's father is Ryan Phillippe. Bill continues to pursue his acting career and has upcoming projects, including the film "Assassination Nation" and the TV series "Castle Rock".
